Multiple reviewers describe medication and care lapses that they say affected safety.
Several residents’ families describe serious gaps in medication delivery and basic care, including delays around medication administration and limited showers or wound care. Some reviewers report complications they attribute to those delays, including a seizure that required 911 and transport to a hospital. A few also describe call lights or requests for help being ignored, adding to their overall concern about overnight and weekend coverage.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Smoking on patio affects visits
Some visitors say cigarette smoking on the patio creates an unpleasant smell indoors.
At least two reviewers mention noticing cigarette smoke coming from patio smoking right outside the unit. One describes the whole unit smelling like cigarettes and says they could not enjoy that area, while another says the smell was strong when they visited. These reports suggest the outdoor smoking setup can spill into shared indoor spaces.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Food quality gets mixed feedback
Food quality is a recurring point of disagreement across reviews.
Some reviewers say the food is barely edible, cold, or looks unappetizing, including comments about meals being cold and food likened to prison food. Others report a better experience, with at least one reviewer saying they had no complaints about the food and another calling out food as only a minor concern compared with other aspects of care. There is also at least one comment calling for more food-service staffing rather than a “cook,” which reflects frustration about how meals are handled.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Communication and call response concerns
A couple of reviewers say they struggled to get timely responses.
One reviewer describes a decline after the first couple of weeks, including difficulty reaching administration and a lack of communication about moving a loved one to another room. Another reviewer says call lights and help requests were ignored and that the situation was unacceptable. Together, these accounts point to problems with responsiveness when families needed support.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Capital City (5 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Ingham Regional Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
Mclaren Drug Shop Irmcp (2.3 miles)
Rite Aid (2.9 miles)
Sparrow Pharmacy Plus #1 (2.9 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (2 miles)
Taco Bell (2.5 miles)
Fazoli's (2.6 miles)
McDonald's (2.6 miles)
Coach's Pub & Grill (2.7 miles)
Wendy's (2.7 miles)
Parks
Quentin Park (1.2 miles)
Frances Park (1.2 miles)
Hawk Island County Park (2.7 miles)
Rotary Park (3.1 miles)
Physicians
Pulmonary Services PC (1.4 miles)
South Side Medical Center - Douglas R Vanderjagt Do (1.7 miles)
Mt Hope Family Practice (1.8 miles)
Beals Institute (2.3 miles)
Kozmic Family Practice (2.3 miles)
Well Child Health Center (2.4 miles)
Lansing Orthopedic PC (2.4 miles)
Hospitals
Ingham Regional Medical Center (1.5 miles)
McLaren Greater Lansing (1.5 miles)
Ingham Regional Orthopedic (2.5 miles)
Work Health (3.1 miles)
Sparrow Cath Lab (3.3 miles)
Sparrow Pharmacy Main Campus (3.4 miles)
Halliday Renee Pa Sparrow Hospital Lansing (3.4 miles)
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Capital City (5 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Comprehensive care options with on-site dining, housekeeping, transport, and activities.
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